Obituary for Clifford A. Strausbaugh
Clifford A. “Andy” Strausbaugh, 82 of Fairfield, PA passed away on Friday, August 09, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg, MD. Born November 14, 1936 in Blue Ridge Summit, PA, he was the son of the late Harry A. & Susan Virginia (Smith) Strausbaugh. Andy is survived by his wife of sixty two years, Audrey E. (Wilt) Strausbaugh. He attended the Monterey and Washington Township Schools in Blue Ride Summit. Andy was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War in the early 1960’s. He was very active in the Fairfield Community, his efforts were instrumental in the formation of the Borough of Carroll Valley where he served on their council for twenty years. He was a charter member and life member of the Fairfield Fire and EMS, he was a forty year member and past-president of the Fairfield Lions Club where he received the Lion of the Year Award in 1983-1984 and the distinguished Melvin Jones Award for his service. Andy was a member and Trustee of the Iron Springs Brethren in Christ Church, Fairfield AmVets and the Emmitsburg American Legion. He was president and caretaker of the Fairfield Union Cemetery. He was a past treasurer of the Adams County Boroughs Association. Andy also enjoyed driving a school bus for many years for the Fairfield School District. In addition to his wife Audrey, he is survived by two son’s Clifford E. Strausbaugh and Douglas A. Strausbaugh both of Fairfield, a grandson, Matthew T. Strausbaugh of Ephrata, PA and two brothers, Glenn T. Smith and Melvin Strausbaugh both of Fairfield. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 PM on Thursday, August 15, 2019 followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM at the Iron Springs Brethren in Christ Church, 855 Iron Springs Road, Fairfield, PA with his Pastor, Rev. Douglas Lichty, officiating. Interment will be in the Fairfield Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Iron Springs Brethren in Christ Church or The Fairfield Lions Club. The Monahan Funeral Home is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
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Visitation
Thursday
15
Aug
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
Iron Springs Brethren in Christ Church
855 Iron Springs Road
Fairfield, PA 17325
The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 PM.
Service
Thursday
15
Aug
1:00 PM
Iron Springs Brethren in Christ Church
855 Iron Springs Road
Fairfield, PA 17325
Memorial Service for Mr. Strausbaugh to begin at 1:00 PM.
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